hi all,
i am searching for an engine for my sbd 85". first i was planing to fit an os ft300 glow but as i reconsider the cost of glow and some tank positioning problems i have that makes me use pump and regulator . i am searching the posibility to fit a gas engine but i know nothing of these engines. here i need your help. plans suggests 45cc engine .is it enouth?
do anyone of you guys have experience with that airplane from j.bates plans?
also from a little search i made i found that there are magneto and electronic ignition engines. what do you suggest?
thanks and any help will be apreciated.
achilles

can you provide some more data on your plane?

hi,
span 85"
weight 19-24lbs
plans suggests zenoah g45.

what engine brand option do i have?i know nothing of engines and what to look or what to avoid.
thanks for your help!
achilles

MVVS, new 40cc , 45cc mag case, or 58cc for full-out 3D

Achilles,

If it sugguests a 45cc gas engine I would use the new XYZ-50. It is light at 3lbs 10oz and and is the same size as a Zenoah G45. It comes with everything you need(Engine, EI, & muffler) for $250.00. Here is a link to the engine flying my Skyshark P-40N that weigh's 21lbs. I think it will make a very good engine for a SBD Dauntless.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPFUSwCW5_k

You can find the engine at www.southeastrcengine.com

Enjoy

Sorry the web site for the XYZ-50 is www.southeastrdengines.com;)

I will get this right.

www.southeastrcengines.com

hi guys,
thanks for the info. any sugestions about magneto or electronic ignition?
thanks!

Electronic is the way to go. Less weight and easier starting. Remember a lighter plane always fly's better.

Well, I will put in my plug to.

www.rcextremepower.com

hi guys,
thanks you all for any info you suply.
i made a research in these days ang i have a few questions abut zenoah g45. how can i mount this engine? i see that there isn t any mount for this engine. i am not sure. do you guys know any place to look for mounting options?
also, nobody suggests fuji .why?


the only reason for thinking these two brands is that i live in greece and i have problems with any part or accesory i need. i think that zenoas and fuji is easiest to find parts for if i need something.
can you suggest any webstore for zenoah?i found a few but always there is a posibility of better sinse i am not familiar with that kind of equipment.

thanks!!!
achilles

The best place for Zenoah that I know of is Horizon Hobbies. I have a Fuji 43 EI and it is a good engine, but it is a little heavy in my option for is size. It is a good running engine.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/

Good luck.

http://www.prcmodel.com/module.php?n...rod&product=21 is another engine option for a 50cc

When in Greece, you either have to pay import duties (if you buy in USA etc, ) Or you have to pay VAT instead of import duties. So it will make no difference to you. You can buy in the many Europe webstores, or from webstores outside Europe. All will try to serve you well.